WLKY - Video Journalist

AAJA24; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WLKY is seeking a Video Journalist/Photographer in Louisville, KY to collect and edit visual storytelling for broadcast and digital platforms. You will shoot, edit, and deliver content that meets high journalistic standards, collaborating with reporters and the digital team while managing gear and deadlines.

You will handle VOs/VO-SOTs, packages and social videos, use a Sony ENG camera, and may pursue drone certification.

Qualifications

• Professional news video photographer experience preferred.
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Experience with ENG trucks and live transmission gear.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, packages and vertical videos for broadcast, social and digital platforms.
• Work with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Shoot on a full-size Sony ENG camera.
• Preferred drone certification, willing to become certified in drone operation.
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed live shots and video to station.
• Work with reporters and desk to ensure the best content and facts are gathered.
• Work with the digital team to make sure information, images, and video from the fields are transferred quickly.
• Work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video.
• Attention to detail regarding file management and technical workflow.
• Must be flexible with schedule, being on-call and respond quickly to breaking news.
• Ability to work under pressure, making quick decisions.
• Responsible for organization and care of gear/equipment and station vehicles.

Skills

Video journalism

Editing

Storytelling

Communication

Tools

Sony ENG camera

Adobe Premiere

Drone operation (certification)

Job description

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky, has an opening for a Video Journalist/Photographer who understands the pressures and purpose of local television news. We are seeking an experienced video journalist who can collaborate and lead when collecting and editing visual elements for compelling storytelling on all WLKY platforms. You will be responsible for gathering visual content, working either individually to edit, or as a team to collaborate and edit newscast and online content. We are looking for a news photographer who understands the urgency of breaking news, the importance of deadlines, and the critical elements of collaboration and communication when working with reporters. Excellent editing skills, exceptional time-management abilities, effective communication style, organization, and attention to gear/equipment maintenance are critical. An excellent eye for video and the highest journalistic standards are a must. You will edit video for all platforms in multiple formats. This position reports to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, packages and vertical videos for broadcast, social and digital platforms
• Work with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories
• Shoot on a full-size Sony ENG camera
• Preferred drone certification, willing to become certified in drone operation
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed live shots and video to station
• Work with reporters and desk to ensure the best content and facts are gathered
• Work with the digital team to make sure information, images, and video from the fields are transferred quickly
• Work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video
• Attention to detail regarding file management and technical workflow
• Must be flexible with schedule, being on-call and respond quickly to breaking news
• Ability to work under pressure, making quick decisions
• Responsible for organization and care of gear/equipment and station vehicles

Requirements

• Professional news video photographer experience preferred
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Experience with ENG trucks and live transmission gear